Vista Ridge High School

El Paso County Colorado School District 49

6888 BLACK FOREST ROAD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80923

1,473 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Vista Ridge High School, located in the Black Forest area of Colorado Springs, is a prominent secondary institution within the Falcon School District 49. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its comprehensive approach to student development. The campus is designed to foster both traditional learning and extracurricular engagement, featuring modern facilities that support a wide range of athletic programs, performing arts, and student organizations.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Vista Ridge is known for its strong focus on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or military service. The school places significant emphasis on cultivating a supportive "Wolfpack" community, where students are encouraged to demonstrate leadership, integrity, and school spirit. By balancing rigorous coursework with a vibrant social culture, Vista Ridge strives to empower its students to become productive and engaged citizens within the broader Colorado Springs community.

1,473

Total Students

74.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista Ridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	686
Hispanic	425
Black	115
Asian	64
Two or More	169
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	11

White
686 (46.6%)
Hispanic
425 (28.9%)
Two or More
169 (11.5%)
Black
115 (7.8%)
Asian
64 (4.3%)
Pacific Islander
11 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Phone:	(719)494-8800
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	487
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 370

Grade 10 356

Grade 11 367

Grade 12 380